Melatonin to help babies grow better in the womb
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) can help babies who are not growing well in the womb due to placental blood-flow problems. Researchers will measure if melatonin improves the baby's growth and health before delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or multiples)
- You are between 24 and 31 weeks pregnant
- Your baby is smaller than expected for how far along you are, with blood-flow problems shown on ultrasound
- Your water has not broken and your baby's heart is beating normally
- You have not taken pregnancy-support medications (like blood thinners or aspirin) in the past month
- You are willing to take melatonin pills and come for study visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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